Alexis "Lexi" Kaufman (born 1991 in Columbus, Ohio) is an Americanprofessional wrestler, model and actress. She is currently performing for the WWE under the ring name Alexa Bliss.

Early life and education

Kaufman has been involved in sports since age five, competing softball, track and kickboxing and gymnastics. She also spent time in competitive body building, placing 14th at the 2013 Arnold Classic.

WWE NXT (2013–present)

Bliss was signed by World Wrestling Entertainment in June 2013 and was assigned to WWE's developmental territory WWE NXT. Bliss appeared on the June 20, 2013 episode of NXT, coming into the ring with the other NXT divas to congratulate Paige on becoming the first NXT Women's Champion.

On the August 21 edition of NXT, Bliss appeared in a backstage segment with Tyler Breeze. Bliss appeared as a ring announcer on the November 20 edition of NXT. She appeared on the March 7 episode of NXT, in a segment with Adam Rose. On April 5, she unsuccessfully challenged Paige for the NXT Women's Championship at WrestleMania Axxess.

On April 6, Bliss, along with Sasha Banks and Charlotte, made an appearance at WrestleMania XXX as a part of Triple H's entrance to face Daniel Bryan. In May, Bliss finally made her televised in-ring debut on May 8 episode of NXT, competing in a tournament for the vacant NXT Women's Championship. Bliss defeated former WWE Divas Champion Alicia Fox in the first round but lost to Charlotte in the semi-finals.